Luka Modric named UEFA men’s Player of the Year award

Following his brilliant performance in the 2017/18 Champions League, Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has been voted to win the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.

Modric, who has been also acknowledge as the Best Midfielder of the Season, edged out former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who’s playing now to Juventus, and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.

The Croatian international garnered 313 points to be ahead of three-time winner Ronaldo that received 223 points while Salah came third with 134 points from a jury of 80 coaches in last season’s Champions League and Europa League group stages. (Don’t forget to check 12BET for the best Soccer Betting Tips)

In addition, one journalist from each of UEFA’s 55 member associations decided their top three players as the first pick will get five points, the second will have three points and the third one will take a point.

Moving forward, below are the top 10 players that were judged base on their performances in the competition: (Sign Up now for sports news, top games and best odds)

Luka Modric (Real Madrid & Croatia) – 313 points

Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus/Real Madrid & Portugal) – 223 points

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt) – 134 points

Antoine Griezmann (Atlético & France) – 72 points

Lionel Messi (Barcelona & Argentina) – 55 points

Kylian Mbappe (Paris & France) – 43 points

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City & Belgium) – 28 points

Raphael Varane (Real Madrid & France) – 23 points

Eden Hazard (Chelsea & Belgium) – 15 points

Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid & Spain) – 12 points

Meanwhile, Real Madrid dominated the positional awards as Keylor Navas and Sergio Ramos were chosen as the best goalkeeper and best defender of the tournament while Ronaldo was the Forward of the Season.

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